Michael Ronald "Alphie" Alphonse

Michael Ronald "Alphie" Alphonse obituary, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Michael Ronald "Alphie" Alphonse

Michael Alphonse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Family Life Funeral Homes - Pickford (formerly Galer FH) on Jan. 22, 2026.
Michael "Alphie" Ronald Alphonse, age 68, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on January 19, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Sault. He was born on December 19, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Ronald and Violet (Isaacson) Alphonse.

Mike grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from Sault Area High School. He worked in the construction industry as a laborer and later specialized as a union pipefitter.

Mike was an avid golfer and had a great passion for deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines football, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Red Wings.

Mike is survived by his brother, Mark (Lisa) Alphonse of Vermilion, Ohio.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Violet.

Per family wishes, no service will be held.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.

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January 25, 2026

Michele hallesy posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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Michele hallesy

January 25, 2026

Mark and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike´s passing.
Remembering all of the good times we had during the summers in Barbeau.
Prayers for peace. Michele Hallesy

Steve and Kathy Avery

January 22, 2026

So sorry for the loss of such a good guy. He will be greatly missed.

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